Functionalist view Flashcards
1
Q
Murdock - 4 functions
A
sexual - ensures adult sexual relationships are socially acceptable
reproduction - next generation
socialisation - primary socialisation
economic - meet members needs e.g shelter and food
2
Q
Parsons
A
Stabilisation of adult personalities - Emotional security that is achieved through marital relationships.
Working in an industrial society is stressful, and the man can return to his family and be de stressed by his wife, reducing conflict in society
3
Q
EVAL - DV
A
Ignore conflicts within the family such as domestic violence against women
4
Q
EVAL - Out of date
A
Women now go out and work rather then just playing the biological roles
